Senior Software Engineer

Overview:

As a Senior Software Engineer at Maxar, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining software applications that underpin our mission-critical operations. You will work closely with a diverse team of technologists, government leaders, and analysts to deliver solutions that meet the unique challenges of special operations environments. This role requires agility, creativity, and a strong commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

Is this you?

• You excel in an agile and fast-paced development environment and are comfortable working at the speed of mission.
• You thrive on working closely with other developers, technologists, government task leaders and analysts across multiple disciplines in a collaborative environment to advance mission objectives.
• You are a creative problem-solver who wants to apply breakthrough technologies for the good of humanity.
• You are curious and enjoy the challenge of solving hard problems and will stop at nothing to find a solution.

Who we are:

• We are a multi-faceted software development team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes).
• Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their ongoing activities.
• Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Utilize your expertise in backend languages such as Python, Java, or C# to design and implement robust software solutions. Experience with web frameworks like Django, FastAPI , and frontend frameworks such as React or Angular will be instrumental in developing user-friendly interfaces and APIs.
• Data Processing and Infrastructure: Lead initiatives involving big data technologies such as Spark , DeltaLake , and HDFS to handle large-scale data processing and analytics. Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools (e.g., Docker , Ansible ) is essential for maintaining a self-managed cloud infrastructure supporting over 10 petabytes of data.
• Agile Development: Embrace agile methodologies to deliver prototypes and iterate quickly based on mission feedback. Your ability to prototype and adapt solutions rapidly will be critical in meeting dynamic mission requirements.
• Collaboration and Mission Support: Work closely with government task leaders, analysts, and cross-functional teams to understand mission objectives and translate them into technical solutions. Your contributions will directly support special operations activities aimed at safeguarding national security interests.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and engineering roles using Python and Java or C#.
• Proven expertise in backend and frontend technologies , web frameworks, and database management (relational and NoSQL).
• Strong familiarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure management (Docker, Ansible).
• Willingness to work onsite in Springfield, VA.